Director of Finance and Project Accounting

KTA-Tator, Inc.•Pittsburgh, PA

28d•Hybrid

About The Position

KTA-Tator, Inc. (KTA) is seeking an experienced finance leader to join their expanding team as the Director of Finance and Project Accounting. This position will provide leadership and oversight of KTA’s project accounting processes, project financial performance analysis, and assist the Controller in improving the financial management systems and financial performance analysis for the company. The role will play a key part in supporting a project-based professional services organization and will work closely with executive management, operational leadership, project managers, and accounting staff to drive financial performance, improve processes, and support strategic decision-making. This position is structured as a high-visibility stepping stone to a senior executive role, including potential CFO advancement. The successful candidate will influence strategic planning, collaborate across the organization, and build leadership skills for C-suite advancement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, preferably within a project-based, professional services, consulting, engineering, construction, or similar business environment.
Experience with Oracle NetSuite Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System, particularly project accounting functionality.
Strong experience with project accounting, job costing, and project financial analysis; working with multiple contract types, including lump sum, cost-plus, and time-and-materials (T&M) arrangements.
Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements, automation, and workflow efficiencies.
Strong analytical, communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.

Nice To Haves

CPA and/or MBA are a plus.
Knowledge of various government cost accounting, DCAA, FAR, etc. requirements and understanding of ESOPs and ERISA – preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide meaningful financial and project performance analysis to support strategic initiatives and business decisions.
Consistently monitor project performance, including work-in-progress, profitability, and key financial trends.
Partner with Business Unit leaders and Project Managers to improve financial understanding, accountability, and project results.
Lead initiatives to improve accounting and project accounting processes, reporting, automation, and efficiency.
Optimize the use of NetSuite and other financial management tools to support reporting and decision-making, including identifying opportunities to leverage emerging technology and AI to improve finance and accounting processes.
Support the prospect of merger and acquisition opportunities through financial analysis, due diligence, and evaluation.